BLOWING ROCK — With ice sculptures all around and visitors from near and far, the 25th WinterFest took over Blowing Rock and was deemed by many as one of the “best ever.”
BOONE — The suspect in the shooting that occurred on Aug. 21 on King Street has turned himself in, according to the boone Police Department. Read moreAugust King Street shooting suspect turns himself in
BEECH MOUNTAIN — John Charles Smith, who donated numerous items to the Beech Mountain History Museum and worked as a teacher at Watauga High S… Read moreFormer WHS teacher remembered for decades of teaching, dedication to preserving history
BOONE — The Blue Ridge Parkway Foundation has selected Destination by Design of Boone to help create an economic development action plan to be… Read moreBoone business selected to guide growth planning for Blue Ridge Parkway communities
BOONE — On Thursday, Feb. 2, the refurbished and revived Appalachian Theatre of the High Country continues its Mast Store Americana Music Seri… Read moreAshley Heath and Her Heathens and Ashes & Arrows fill out double bill at App Theatre
WATAUGA — Two local cadets have been selected for the 2023 Richard Augur National Flight Academy. Read moreTwo High Country cadets selected for 2023 Richard Augur National Flight Academy
Editor’s note: This article features news and photos from past editions of the Watauga Democrat. Read moreThis week in the archives: App Theatre fire, something cooking, off to Iraq
From a 9-year-old girl to an 88-year-old woman, community members from near and far took the plunge at the WinterFest Polar Bear Plunge event … Read morePhotos: 'Best ever' Polar Bear Plunge brings large crowd to WinterFest event
BOONE — The Watauga High School Pioneer Playmakers are raising money for their trip to the Southeastern Theatre Conference Secondary School Pl… Read morePioneer Playmakers fundraising for theater trip, group recognized by Boone Town Council
HIGH COUNTRY — In honor of National Mentoring Month, Western Youth Network has worked extra hard throughout January to show love to its mentor… Read moreWestern Youth Network strives to raise awareness during National Mentoring Month
ASHE COUNTY — A 24-year-old man from Boone was arrested in Ashe County and faces several drug-related charges, including four counts of felony… Read moreMulti-agency investigation leads to arrest of Boone man in Ashe County
BOONE — The Southern Appalachian Heritage Association presented in front of the Boone Town C… Read moreBoone Town Council hears Southern Appalachian Heritage Association presentation
ASHEVILLE – Blowing Rock’s Bob Stout was elected chair of the Blue Ridge Parkway Foundation … Read moreBlowing Rock's Stout elected chair of Blue Ridge Parkway Foundation board trustees
VILAS — The N.C. Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services’ Standards Division has col… Read moreVilas Dollar General fined for price-scanner error
The following information is courtesy of the Boone Police Department. All suspects are consi… Read morePolice reports
FLEETWOOD — A small earthquake was reported in the neighboring community of Fleetwood at app… Read moreSmall earthquake reported in neighboring Fleetwood
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The following are highlights from teams across Watauga County for the week of Jan. 24 to Jan. 30. Read moreSports In Brief: Feb. 1
DAVIDSON, N.C. – App State Tennis captured its third straight team victory with a 4-0 sweep at Davidson on Saturday. Read moreApp State tennis sweeps Davidson in 4-0 road win
BOONE, N.C. — Tiebreaking takedowns in the final minute of the semifinal and championship matches produced a heavyweight title for Jacob Sarto… Read moreApp's Sartorio takes heavyweight title at Appalachian Open wrestling tourney
GREENSBORO — Watauga High School’s wrestling team had their first round and second round playoff meets on Saturday, Jan. 28, where they defeat… Read moreWatauga wrestling wins first round playoff over Charlotte Catholic, loses in second round to NW Guilford
BOONE — The 3 Redneck Tenors will take center stage at the historic Appalachian Theatre of the High Country for their debut performance in Boo… Read moreAmerica's Got Talent finalists 3 Redneck Tenors to perform at Appalachian Theatre
The following information was provided by AppHealthCare. Restaurants, meat markets and food stands are inspected one to four times per year ba… Read moreWatauga County health inspections
BOONE — The Blue Ridge Parkway Foundation has selected Destination by Design of Boone to help create an economic development action plan to be… Read moreBoone business selected to guide growth planning for Blue Ridge Parkway communities
BOONE — On Thursday, Feb. 2, the refurbished and revived Appalachian Theatre of the High Country continues its Mast Store Americana Music Seri… Read moreAshley Heath and Her Heathens and Ashes & Arrows fill out double bill at App Theatre
HIGH COUNTRY — Hole Lotta Doughnuts will soon have a alcoholic drink menu to pair with their delicious snacks and pastries. On Friday, Jan. 27… Read moreHole Lotta Doughnuts launching new drink menu with goal to give back
